Governance Adviser and Clerk to the Corporation
Leeds College of Building
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa £45,000 per annum (pro rata)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 August 2020
Job overview
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
GOVERNANCE ADVISER AND CLERK TO THE CORPORATION
Internal Ref: 0253
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum (pro rata)
Leeds College of Building is unique. We are the only specialist Further Education college in the UK dedicated to construction and the built environment, with an enviable reputation both regionally and nationally. As an award-winning college, we are always looking for exceptional staff to help us to fulfil our ambitions.
The College’s Governing Body is seeking to recruit a candidate to play a pivotal role in ensuring high quality governance of the Corporation. You will provide professional and proactive information, advice and support to the Chair, Principal and all Members of the Corporation, enabling them to fully carry out their legal roles and responsibilities, and achieve their ambitions for the College as they strive for excellence. In particular the Governing Body is looking for someone who will approach the role by placing the student and other College stakeholders at the centre of governing processes.
You should also:
• be prepared to develop and innovate as a professional to promote and implement governance practice.
• understand effective governing processes and be able to apply this understanding in a fast-moving Further and Higher Education setting.
• be able to demonstrate independence and the ability to challenge standards of governance and conduct whilst operating with a team of Governors and College Senior Management.
• be educated to degree level.
In return we offer a warm and welcoming college with outstanding facilities and an excellent benefits package that includes:
- A generous 35 day annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus 8 bank holidays and 6 college closure days.
- A well-respected occupational pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Scheme)
- Free parking at all of our College site (on a first come, first served basis)
- Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
- Superb opportunities for training and development
To apply for this role, please visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk. Please note that all applications should be completed online and CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date: Friday 14th August 2020 at 4.00pm
Interview date: Tuesday 8th September 2020
Please note this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the ‘Prevent Duty’ and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.
About Leeds College of Building
GENERAL INFORMATION ON COLLEGE
Introduction
Following incorporation on 1 April 1993, the College became independent of the Local Education Authority and is now mainly funded, approximately (75%) directly through the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Each college is a corporate body and is responsible for all matters, including premises, with Governors effectively becoming the employers of College staff.
The College
The College was first established as an independent institution in 1960 and moved into purpose built accommodation in 1969. The College currently operates from three sites; North Street, Millwright Street and Hunslet Lane (Leeds central).
The Courses
For curriculum purposes, the College is divided into three Faculties administered by Faculty Managers and supported by Assistant Faculty Managers, Course Team Managers and Lecturers.
Faculty of Construction Crafts - Carpentry and Joinery, Shopfitting, Machine Woodworking, Furniture Manufacture, Painting and Decorating, Interior Systems Dry Lining, Roofing, Wall & Floor Tiling, Plastering, Interior System Dry Lining, Signmaking/Graphics, Brickwork, Entry Level work
Faculty of Mechanical & Engineering Services - Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Heating & Ventilating, Gas ACS, GNVQ Supervisory, Renewable Energies and Skills for Life.
Faculty of HE & Construction Management - CAD, Teacher Education "A" & "V" Units, Technician Studies, Management Studies, HE Development, Health & Safety, Sustainable Construction and Renewable Energies.
In addition Co-ordinators have responsibility for cross college work which includes Life Skills, Adult Education, Link Courses, IT, Quality and OSAT (On Site Assessment & Training).
Students and Staffing
The number of students attending the College during the year is approximately 5,500 made up of both full-time and part-time students.
The full-time College staff consists of approximately 124 full-time teaching staff and 141 support staff. In addition there are approximately 77 people who work on a part-time teaching basis.
No Smoking Policy
The College operates a no smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted on any part of the College sites. All staff are asked to play their part in the enforcement of this policy.
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